News about upcoming Apple Car

Rivian has no plans to offer Apple CarPlay in its vehicles

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has stated that he prefers Rivian to control its ecosystem rather than Apple. Despite the popularity of Apple CarPlay, Rivian has never offered it and doesn't plan to, even as some customers request it.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 24, 2024, 10:07 a.m.
Lack of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is a deciding factor for a third of new car buyers

A recent McKinsey & Co study found that a significant proportion of new car buyers consider the lack of smartphone duplication technologies in car media systems, such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, to be a deciding factor in their purchase decision.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 20, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from all his companies

Elon Musk has announced a possible ban on Apple devices in his companies following recent technology updates unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 13, 2024, 10:33 a.m.
Apple Unveils Next Generation CarPlay at WWDC 2024

Apple revealed the next generation of CarPlay during a special session at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 11, 2024, 11:55 a.m.
New iPhone Feature Reduces Car Sickness With Animated Dots

Apple has introduced a new feature for the iPhone and iPad aimed at reducing motion sickness for passengers. This innovation, called the Vehicle Motion Cues feature, is designed to sync with the direction of vehicle travel, using animated dots on device screens.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 16, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
Mercedes-Benz resists full integration of Apple's next-generation CarPlay

Mercedes-Benz has decided not to allow Apple's next-gen CarPlay to take over all its in-car screens. In a recent interview, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius articulated the company's stance to maintain control over their vehicles' holistic software architecture.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 30, 2024, 9:36 a.m.
Apple laid off 614 workers after canceling its electric car project

Apple has confirmed the termination of 614 employees following the discontinuation of its electric car initiative known as Project Titan.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 8, 2024, 9:07 a.m.
Apple's failed car project cost more than $10 billion

10 years of development and $10 billion didn't guarantee a production Apple car.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 1, 2024, 10:12 a.m.
Apple spent a decade developing the car, and now has reportedly shut down the project

According to Bloomberg, Apple has scrapped its plans to produce an electric car known as Project Titan and is instead focusing on generative artificial intelligence.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 28, 2024, 10:08 a.m.
iOS 17.4 brings ‘new instrument cluster experience’ to CarPlay

Apple today released iOS 17.4 beta 4 to developers, and it includes a notable new CarPlay feature.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 21, 2024, 1:46 p.m.
Porsche Collaborates with Apple: iPhone Takes Control of the Cockpit

Porsche is updating the My Porsche app, the command centre for the digital management and control of a Porsche car.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 30, 2024, 12:29 p.m.
Apple’s car project still exists

Do you remember the buzz surrounding Apple's car project, known as Project Titan? Well, it's still very much alive and evolving, albeit with a touch of reality setting in.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 24, 2024, 5:29 p.m.
Aston Martin, Porsche preview custom Apple CarPlay interfaces

Apple is working with automakers to create a brand-specific CarPlay experience. The company has previewed CarPlay interfaces from Aston Martin and Porsche.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 21, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
Bloomberg: Apple car delayed to 2026, may not be fully self-driving

It looks like Apple has further reduced its ambitions for an electric car. According to Bloomberg, the EV - known internally as Project Titan - is no longer going to be autonomous. Instead, it will have regular steering and pedals, and 'only' be able to drive itself on highways. Additionally, the company has delayed the launch by 12 months till 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 3:15 p.m.